Supply Chain Management

William Davis • Pleasanton, CA • 510-***-**** • ****-**@*******.***

Operations & Performance Excellence Contributor

Senior executive with multi-faceted experience in providing best practices insight and functional excellence to drive continuous improvement across global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations using Lean methodologies. Proven success in transforming organizations to achieve REVENUE and PROFITABILITY GROWTH and INCREASED SHAREHOLDER VALUE, with measurable results in delivering MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY, LOW COST OPERATIONS, and CONSISTENT QUALITY. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT for Supply Chain & Operational Risk Management, Conflict Minerals & Human Trafficking Compliance and SER/CES Leadership.

INSIGHTFUL AND PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN LEADER:

Catalyst in restructuring organizations to thrive in hyper-competitive Manufacturing and Supply Chain landscapes, breaking down internal silos and leveraging technology to enhance collaboration and create a “big picture” understanding of business goals. Hands-on exposure to issues of strategic importance involving cross-functional engagement, with a clear understanding of business needs and implications – working across process, people and technology – to drive sustainability and continuous performance improvement so that “change sticks”. SHARP BUSINESS ACUMEN:

Well-rounded executive with strong financial savvy, analytical skills, and a global perspective. In-depth knowledge and application of Lean Methodology to identify and solve root causes of complex Manufacturing and Supply Chain challenges. Adept at delivering business transformation solutions with emphasis on process, quality, productivity, budget control and profitability, to achieve a resilient enterprise that moves products quickly and efficiently. COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP BUILDER ANDMENTOR:

Influential communicator who builds trust-based partnership relationships, with focus on creating value systems that maximize success of all stakeholders – including customers and suppliers. Strong negotiation savvy and proficiency in structuring win-win frameworks across all phases of a business. Finesse in providing meaningful and constructive feedback to employees to extract high productivity, increased morale, motivation and performance. Experience, Key Contributions and Performance Milestones RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS, Walnut Creek, CA – 2011 to present

$1B+ management consulting firm.

Operations and Supply Chain Management Executive (Management Consulting) Overview:

Served as Subject Matter Expert, devising Operations and Supply Chain strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of processes. Planned, developed and delivered multiple projects on-time and under budget. Focus on:

(i.) Leveraging process diagnostics, benchmarking, scenario-based strategies and Lean principles to elevate operational efficiency; (ii.) Generating savings and enhancing productivity through new programs and technologies;

(iii.) Optimizing all aspects of planning, sourcing, fulfillment and logistics to drive out cost and improve performance. Cornerstone Achievements and Areas of Influence:

Silicon Valley Technology Client: Member of a specialized team, examining Supply Chain to determine if manufactured products contain conflict minerals, to ensure corporate compliance with the Conflict Minerals Provision of the Dodd Frank Act. Leveraged extensive scientific background gained at Maxdor (earlier career) to carry out highly complex investigation and Supply Chain due diligence. Developed risk management program for client.

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Multi-Plant Manufacturing Client: Led consolidation of multi-plant facilities, increasing EBITDA by 4%, doubling output using one third less space, without additional manpower. This was accomplished by assessing manufacturing process capabilities, reducing business complexity and cost (including eliminating or phasing out aged / redundant equipment and maximizing utilization of floor space), and streamlining Supply Chain.

Semiconductor Client: Established disciplined operational processes that reduced materials and labor costs and decreased COGS by 10%. Implemented bar coding to improve materials tracking and increase global visibility, as well as rigorous project management methodologies to ensure quality and on-time product delivery. CARMICHAEL CONSULTING & ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, Dallas, TX – 2012 to present Turnaround consulting company.

Principal Operations Expert / Interim COO

Overview:

As an Interim COO, work closely with client companies in setting strategy, driving improvement efforts, and providing vital coaching and mentoring to teammembers. Partner with senior executives in developing and imparting their vision to their stakeholders: board, senior team, employees and investors. Focus on: (i.) Successfully moving client companies through major business changes; (ii.) Building upon and strengthening operational effectiveness; (iii.) Identifying problems and implementing solutions to increase profitability and competitiveness. Cornerstone Achievements and Areas of Influence:

Manufacturing Client: Architected and implemented a disciplined Asset Management framework, adding accountability for $10M+ of rolling assets and providing sustainable levels of service at the lowest lifecycle cost. In addition, built a resilient, centralized and highly responsive Supply Chain Management organization, saving 20% in material costs. Key driver in implementing numerous process improvement programs and instilling a

“Lean Thinking” culture and “Theory of Constraints” mindset to identify critical bottlenecks and reduce costs.

Private Equity Client: Developed and executed Budgetary Constraints for $30M in capital assets, reducing operating costs by 50%. Implemented robust Information Systems to track assets and increase P&L visibility for more effective executive decision-making. Subsequently, served as CEO / COO for two Business Units with multiple facilities across the US, optimizing organizational infrastructure and improving operational quality. DINAN ENGINEERING, INC., Morgan Hill, CA – 2010 to 2011

$20M high performance automotive aftermarket manufacturer. Chief Operating Officer and SVP Manufacturing

Overview:

Acted as an operations thought leader, providing strategic and manufacturing leadership, including production management and NPI. Focus on: (i.) Evaluating existing systems and evolving product development and manufacturing practices; (ii.) Minimizing the impact of build complexity to increase product throughput. Cornerstone Achievements and Areas of Influence:

Established a best practices operations infrastructure, with emphasis on streamlining material flow, redesigning Supply Chain, implementing Inventory Control and MRP systems, and integrating disparate processes into a cohesive organization. Results included: up to 50% savings in labor per product; 70% reduction in order fulfillment time; 90% decrease in production backlog dollars; and 30% cut in material and operating costs. William Davis Page 3 of 4

GLOBAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC, Campbell, CA – 2006 to 2011 Boutique management consulting company.

Chief Operating Officer

Overview:

Identified and pursued opportunities for improved profitability while developing a culture of operational excellence across client organizations. Integrated with C-level teams, providing direction and guidance to 700-2000 employees, directly involved in workforce positioning. Focus on: (i.) Conducting operational assessments; (ii.) Developing implementation roadmaps and plans to improve performance and enhance shareholder value. Cornerstone Achievements and Areas of Influence:

Satellite Communications Client: Leveraged proven business, financial and leadership experience to drive turnaround and operations improvement, enabling funding and launch of a $40M start-up company in Asia, while maintaining and enhancing client’s $5M investment. THOMAS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, Milwaukee, WI – 2006

$300M industrial equipment design and manufacturer. Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Finance (Turnaround Assignment) Overview:

Oversaw Operations, Finance, Manufacturing and Product Development, demonstrating the ability to drive business transformation and provide stability while navigating through an aggressive turnaround. Focus on: (i.) Improving operational systems, processes and policies to prepare company for sale; (ii.) Playing a significant role in long-term planning to achieve operational excellence.

Cornerstone Achievements and Areas of Influence:

Served as Turnaround Specialist and COO, assuming leadership of an organization experiencing significant financial loss. Drove business transformation, orchestrating complete shut down, re-build, and re-start of the company, including initial lay-off and rehire of a 2,000-employee global workforce. Unique and aggressive strategy reduced expenses by $30M, safeguarding the company by generating needed sales and profits for renewed operations. Ultimately, coordinated successful company sale, recouping investors’ interest. XROADS SOLUTIONS GROUP, Irvine, CA – 2003 to 2006 / 2009 to 2010

$200M financial and operational turnaround firm.

Managing Director (Interim COO and CEO)

Overview:

Provided interim COO and CEOmanagement and strategic consulting services to organizations across a broad range of industries. Focus on: (i.) Identifying, planning and executing operational improvement opportunities at client sites; (ii.) Developing and supporting cost reduction efforts; (iii.) Maintaining and tracking financial metrics. Cornerstone Achievements and Areas of Influence:

Personal Care Products Manufacturing Client: Substantially improved manufacturing efficiencies and plant operations, increasing EBITDA by 17% and generating $16M+ in savings. This was accomplished by consolidating multiple production facilities to optimize Product Flow, Supply Chain and Inventory Control, and implementing an ERP system, enabling a unified production planning process and increased P&L visibility.

Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Client: Redesigned facility and equipment layout and reorganized employees into highly productive work stations, increasing plant capacity by 20%, while reducing production costs. Created empowered, self-directed work teams that went the “extra mile” and performed at high levels. William Davis Page 4 of 4

VPNET TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Milpitas, CA – 2000 to 2002 140-employee high tech hardware Internet Security company. Senior Vice President of Operations

Overview:

Member of the executive leadership team, participating in development and execution of vision and strategy to improve operational performance. Focus on: (i.) Providing manufacturing expertise for state-of-the-art technology products, including managing outsourced EMS; (ii.) Directing product quality improvement, communicating, promoting and enforcing quality standards; (iii.) Advising on corporate strategy for sale of company. Cornerstone Achievements and Areas of Influence:

Championed enterprise-wide product lifecycle processes and manufacturing efficiencies, enabling a 100% sales increase through dramatically reduced time-to-market of new products. Attained sustainable implementation of process excellence by engaging employees at all levels to be closely involved in continuous improvement. Early Career 20+ years of Engineering and Management experience at technology-based companies: DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA, IOMEGA, GEC-PLESSEY SEMICONDUCTORS, MAXTOR, MEMOREX, SCHLUMBERGER, and DIGIATL EQUIPMENT CORP.

Education Ph. D., Business Administration – MBA, Business Administration – BA, Business Management Almeda University, Boise, ID

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